FOR the third successive game premier division leaders Irlam scored six goals as they destroyed Atherton Town.

Alan Houghton opened the scoring with a 30-yard drive on 15 minutes but five second-half goals tore the visitors apart.

Nick Robinson and Wes Bancroft's introduction on the hour mark swung the game in Mitchells' favour. Within minutes of being on Robinson doubled Irlam's lead with a fine header and Sean Whitehead made it three soon after.

With Steve Smith and Matty Burke dominant in midfield, Robinson set up new boy Bancroft and grabbed his second when he finished Lee McNelly's cross. Town pulled one back but Burke made it six from the penalty spot.

Irlam travel to Wythenshawe Amateurs on Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm.

Monton Amateurs fielded their strongest team for the first time this season and ran out 2-1 winners over Duckinfield Town.

Town started brightly but it was the home side's Graham Bragg who opened the scoring with a well-taken goal - his first of the season.

The Granary Lane side doubled their advantage when Bragg won his aerial battle with the visitors' centre back and Kevin Callaghan lobbed the keeper from 25 yards.

Duckinfield pulled one back with about 15 minutes left but Monton, who travel to Highfield United on Saturday, held on for a deserved three points.

In division one, Swinton Town drew 1-1 with Whitworth Valley. Town play at Ashton Athletic on Saturday.